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Keep the vocabulary list next to you while you practise, so you can get ideas for linking and expressing your
views.
Beginnings
I am not sure what you mean, could you be more specific?
Could you repeat the question, please?
Well, I have never thought about it, but If I do, I would say that ...
Well, it is not a simple question ...
Middles
I almost forgot to say that ... / Another point would be that ...
And I should add that ...
Opinion language
In my opinion ... / I think that ... / Well, if you ask me, ... / When it comes to me, I ...
I am sure something will/won't happen / It is unlikely/likely this event won't/will occur
As I see it ... / In my opinion ... / I'd say ... / If you ask me ... / Personally ...
I'm certain ... / I'm convinced ...
I guess ... / I suppose ... / I reckon ...
Variations
It is fairly likely that ...
It's rather unlikely that ...
Ends
And I suppose that that's my main point
And finally, I'd say that ...
And I don't think I have anything else to say